ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic
When is ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic?
ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic takes place on Thursday, November 26, 2026 in Peoria, AZ.
What distances does ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic offer?
ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic offers 7 events: 1 Mile Fun Run - ALL AGES, 5K - Youth 17 & Under (No Shirt Included), 5k Young Adult (18-24) ARR Members only (No shirt included), 5K, 10 Mile Race - Youth 17 & Under (No Shirt included), 10 Mile Race, 10 Mile Young Adult (18-24) ARR Members only (No shirt included).
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Run - ALL AGES | 1.0 mi | $20.00 | Register |
| 5K - Youth 17 & Under (No Shirt Included) | 5.0 km | $5.00 | Register |
| 5k Young Adult (18-24) ARR Members only (No shirt included) | 5.0 km | $5.00 | Register |
| 5K | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
| 10 Mile Race - Youth 17 & Under (No Shirt included) | 10.0 mi | $5.00 | Register |
| 10 Mile Race | 10.0 mi | $50.00 | Register |
| 10 Mile Young Adult (18-24) ARR Members only (No shirt included) | 10.0 mi | $5.00 | Register |
How much does ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic cost?
Registration for ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic starts at $15.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic held?
ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic is held in Peoria, AZ at Peoria Sports Complex.
About ARR Thanksgiving Day Classic
Begin your Thanksgiving celebration with our annual Thanksgiving Day Classic races starting and ending at the Peoria Sports complex. This event features three distances: 10 Mile, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run. With 3 different distances, there is something for everyone in your family to enjoy!
All finishers in each event will receive a custom Finisher Medal.
Charity Support
A portion of the proceeds from the race will be donated to the Peoria Diamond Club that provide grants to many local charities including Special Olympics Arizona. To date Arizona Road Racers has donated over $68K to these charity efforts. We will also be collecting unwrapped toys for the Peoria Toy drive. These can be dropped off race day morning or at packet pickup at the various locations noted below.
Race T-Shirts
This race will feature a long-sleeve technical shirt that is included in adult registrations for the 5k and 10 miler and all 1 mile fun run participants. For the Youth entries, shirts are available for $20. Register early to ensure your size is available.
***PLEASE NOTE – There will be a 10:00 am race cut-off for the safety of participants and course workers, which equates to a 15 minute/mile pace for the 10 Mile race. Finishers after this time will not qualify for an age group award pie.***
Race registration will close on Race Day November 26th at 6:59 am and can only be done on-line through RunSignUp. There will be no paper registrations on Race Day.
Start Times:
10 Mile: 7:30 a.m. (10 Mile Course map)
5K: 8:15 a.m. (5K Course map)
1 Mile Fun Run: 8:30 a.m. 1 Mile Fun Run Course map
Awards: Pies will be awarded to the top three winners of each age group for the 5K and 10 mile races.
5k award age groups: 10 & under, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
10 mile award age groups: 17 and under, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+.
Awards Ceremony: The 5K awards ceremony will start at approximately 9:00 am followed by the 10 mile awards.
Any remaining pies at the end of the awards ceremony will be distributed to participants who stayed for the entire awards ceremony and did not win a pie.
Strollers and baby-joggers are allowed but must start at the back of the pack for everyone's safety.
Early Packet Pickup and Peoria Toy Drive Drop-off as follows:
Saturday Nov. 21st Runner’s Den 6505 N 16 St Phoenix, 85016 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Wednesday, 11/25 Peoria Sports Complex 16101 N 83rd Ave Peoria, 85382 12:00 pm – 6 pm
Thursday, RACE DAY – Packet pick up 6:30-7:45 am
Peoria Sports Complex (race location) – 16101 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ 85382
Volunteer: The success of our races depends on our wonderful Volunteers! Volunteer here using this link: To be updated.
2025 Race Day Instructions
FINAL RACE INSTRUCTIONS To be updated
Date: Thanksgiving Day, Thurs., Nov. 27, 2025
Location: Peoria Sports Complex (16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria)
The Races & Start Times
10 mile (course map) - 7:30 a.m. start
5km (course map) - 8:15 a.m. start
1 mile (course map) - 8:30 a.m. start
Early Packet Pick Up & Toy Drive
- TBD from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The Runner’s Den (6505 N. 16th St., Phoenix)
- Wednesday, Nov. 26 2025 from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Peoria Sports Complex (16101 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria)
Race Day Packet Pick Up & Toy Drive
- Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 from 6:30 a.m. - 8 a.m. at Peoria Sports Complex
Parking
Participants should enter the Peoria Sports Complex (PSC) at Stadium Way which is the northernmost parking lot entrance off of 83rd Ave. The 10 Mile runners will be running out of the PSC via Mariner's Way, so 5km and 1 Mile participants should not enter the parking lot from Mariner's Way.
Timing and Race Bibs
The 10 mile & 5km events are timed using chip-timed disposable bibs. These bibs should be worn on the front and outside of any layer of clothing to ensure electronic reading.
Results screens will be available near the finish area. Please let us know as soon as possible after the race if you cannot locate your time or if you need a correction to your time.
Bibs & Race changes
10 mile bibs are BLUE
5km bibs are RED
1 mile bibs are WHITE
If you would like to change your event, please email info@arizonaroadracers.com prior to Wednesday, 11/26 – OR – Go directly to the SOLUTIONS TABLE at packet pickup on race day. (If you pick up your bib first you will end up standing in two separate lines and slowing down the process.)
Aid/Water Station
Water will be available near the 1 mile, 4 mile and 7 mile marks.
Awards
Five-year, sex-specific age group awards will be given for the 10 mile and 5km races. The one mile fun run doesn’t have age group awards.
Please remember to claim your Finisher’s medal as you cross the finish line!
Any questions can be sent to info@arizonaroadracers.com.
🥧We look forward to enjoying Thanksgiving morning with you!🥧
